Taxi Driver Jobs in West Hartford, CT

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Non CDL Company Driver

  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 17 hours ago

Non CDL Company Driver compensation: $22.00 / Hour + Full Benefits employment type: Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]

Driver Apprentice-Road

  • Windsor Locks, CT (12 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT (12 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)...

Warehouse/Driver

  • East Hartford, CT (7 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hartford, CT (7 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Hartford - East Hartford, CT Salary Range : $19.50 - $19.50 Hourly Description JOB TITLE: Warehouse/Driver As a Warehouse/Driver for Tireco Distributors (TD), you will...

Driver Non CDL

  • Windsor, CT (9 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (9 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're...

Driver Helper - Windsor CT

  • Windsor, CT (9 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (9 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Maersk or...

Driver-Warehouse

  • Agawam, MA (22 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Agawam, MA (22 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Overview The Driver/Warehouse position is responsible for ensuring the successful installation of commercial kitchen equipment and exceptional service delivery to our customers. While performing...

Driver - Recreational Therapy - Assisted Living

  • Newington, CT (4 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newington, CT (4 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Trap Grease Driver

  • Southwick, MA (20 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Southwick, MA (20 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product. Our grease trap pumping service allows us to...

Driver Class A

  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 20 days ago

Clean Harbors in Bristol, CT is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum...

Transportation Driver

  • Cheshire, CT (19 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (19 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 20 days ago

TRANSPORTATION DRIVER-CHESHIRE SENIOR CENTERDEADLINEOPEN UNTIL FILLEDThe Town invites qualified applicants with a valid State of Connecticut drivers license with a public passenger F endorsement...

Outbound - Driver Part-Time

  • Cheshire, CT (18 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (18 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 21 days ago

Position Overview: The Driver is responsible for, but not limited to, the safe and efficient operation of a tractor trailer in the transport of products to and from customers and other facilities....

Forklift Driver Supervisor

  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 23 days ago
  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 23 days ago

Communicate with management regarding Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, business-impacting issues, and potential risks....

Commuter Driver

  • New Britain, CT (6 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Britain, CT (6 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Requirements: CDL (Class A or B) with P endorsement and one of the following: F, S, A, or V. Strong interpersonal & communication skills. Excellent customer service skills....

Driver

  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The purpose of this position is to support the Agency’ needs by providing transportation of foods and supplies to various nutrition sites, Head-Start centers and meal...

Driver, Full Time, V or S Required

  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (5 miles from West Hartford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR FULL-TIME DRIVER CDL Commercial Driver License with “V” or "S" and Air Brake Endorsement CLOSING DATE : UNTIL FILLED REV: 01/24/2023 POST: 04...

Demographic Data for West Hartford, CT

Moving to West Hartford, CT? Find some basic demographic data about West Hartford, CT below.


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Taxi App in React Native
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Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in West Hartford, CT

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in West Hartford, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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